National League of Cities brings Centennial ‘Roadshow’ to Central Falls, Rhode Island
CENTRAL FALLS, RI (May 7, 2024) – The City of Central Falls is honored to announce its recent participation as an official stop on the National League of Cities (NLC) Centennial Roadshow: 100 Years, 100 Cities. This initiative is part of NLC’s year-long celebration, marking a century of commitment to advancing local government and advocating for the interests of cities, towns, and villages nationwide.
The roadshow, organized by NLC, includes stops at 100 cities in every region of the country, aimed at spotlighting the diversity, resilience, and transformation of America’s local communities. Commencing in February at the University of Kansas in Lawrence, Kansas, where the NLC was founded, the roadshow continues coast-to-coast, stopping in cities of all sizes to showcase the unique stories of municipalities like the City of Central Falls.
“Hosting the National League of Cities was an amazing opportunity to spotlight the life-transforming work that can happen in a small, urban community when a dedicated team prioritizes the true needs of its residents,” said Central Falls Mayor Maria Rivera. “From the big ways we’re bringing in more affordable housing, to our small business support and offerings, I was proud to celebrate our progress. Thank you to the National League of Cities for their continued support for cities like Central Falls and the success of local governments.”
During the roadshow stop in Central Falls on May 3, Mayor Rivera and NLC visited two of the city’s new projects that are tackling the housing crisis: the sites of the soon-coming Broad Street Homes project that will bring 44 affordable apartments to the city, along with Jenks Parks Residence, a collaboration with local pediatric office that provides the state’s first model of transitional housing with wrap-around wellness, mental health, education, and workforce support for women and children experiencing domestic violence, homelessness, or other challenging life circumstances.
“It is truly an honor for NLC to visit remarkable municipalities, like Central Falls that have made significant contributions to the advancement of local government over the past 100 years,” said Clarence Anthony, CEO and Executive Director of the National League of Cities. “Each of these cities has played a pivotal role in moving our local communities forward and has a unique story that showcases transformative change. As we celebrate and chart a course for the next 100 years, I am more excited than ever for the future of cities, towns, and villages and look forward to continuing important work together.”
As the journey progresses, the roadshow will continue making stops in cities across the country, including Tampa, Florida, where NLC will host its annual City Summit conference and culminating event this November.
For more information about the roadshow or to learn more about NLC’s centennial events or initiatives, visit nlc100.org.
